Sony HVR-1500 User Manual

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Connection Using i.LINK

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Depending on the editing software used, this unit may 
not operate correctly. Before use, be sure to check that 
this unit is recommended as supported by the software.

• The  HDV/DV connector on this unit is 6-pin. Check 

the number of pins of the i.LINK (DV) connector of the 
connected computer and use an appropriate i.LINK 
cable.

To connect for HDV format
To transfer video and audio signals recorded in HDV 
format to a nonlinear editing system, make the following 
settings.

• The nonlinear editing system requires editing software 

(not supplied) to support the HDV format.

• The  HDV/DV connector on this unit is 6-pin. Check 

the number of pins of the i.LINK (DV) connector of the 
connected computer, and use an appropriate i.LINK 
cable.

• To switch between HDV format and DVCAM/DV 

format, it may be necessary to temporarily disconnect 
the i.LINK cable.

• When connecting an i.LINK cable to a computer or this 

unit, check the orientation of the connector. Forcing the 
plug into the connector the wrong way may damage the 
connector.

• The  HDV/DV connector supports HDV (1080i)/

DVCAM/DV signals.

• When using an i.LINK cable connection between this 

unit and a device having a 6-pin i.LINK connector, do 
not connect or disconnect the i.LINK cable before 
powering off the device and disconnecting the power 
cord from the AC supply. If you connect the i.LINK 
cable while the power cord of the device is still 
connected, a high voltage (8 to 40 V) may flow from the 
i.LINK connector into this unit, possibly damaging this 
unit.

• When converting a tape recorded in HDV format to 

DVCAM format for output, the following restrictions 
apply.
- The absolute address on the tape (ATN: Absolute 

Track Number) is always output as zero.

- During normal speed playback, if there are unrecorded 

sections, the tape transport operates with these 
sections estimated as absolute addresses converted to 
DVCAM.

- The absolute address on a tape recorded with a format 

conversion from HDV to DVCAM and that on the 
original tape recorded in HDV do not match. 
(Timecode values are copied correctly.)

• With this unit it is not possible to output video recorded 

in DVCAM(DV) format up-converted to HDV.

The following figure shows an example of the connections 
for a DVCAM format cut editing system with this unit as 
the player, and a DSR-2000A/2000AP as the recorder. 
You can carry out cut editing, controlling this unit from the 
DSR-2000A/2000AP.

Install editing software 
supporting the HDV 
format

Remote control switch: i.LINK

INTERFACE SELECT >i.LINK 
OUTPUT menu item: HDV 

For capture:
Switching i.LINK input signal: 
i.LINK:HDV
Also, set the OPERATIONAL 
FUNCTION >AUTO EE SELECT: 
STOP and STANDBY OFF menu 
items to PB.

For writing back:
Switching i.LINK input signal: 
i.LINK:HDV
Also, set the OPERATIONAL 
FUNCTION >AUTO EE SELECT: 
STOP and STANDBY OFF menu 
items to EE.